Himachal Pradesh Polytechnic Admission Test Application Process 2026

HP PAT 2024 Registration Dates

HP PAT 2024 registration began on March 28, 2024. The last date to submit the application form is April 30, 2024, up to 12 PM midnight.

HP PAT 2024 Eligibility

The minimum eligibility for HP PAT 2024 is passing the 10th standard exam from a recognized board with 35% aggregate marks. Candidates must also meet the following conditions.

• Candidates need to have the state domicile of Himachal Pradesh.
• Aspirants must have passed their class 10 board examination from the HP board or any other recognized board.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 35% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination with Science, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects.

Application forms of ineligible candidates are rejected by the conducting authority.

Application Fee

The HP PAT 2024 application fee for the General category is INR 650. The fee for SC/ST/OBC categories is INR 400.

How to Fill HP PAT 2024 Application Form

Candidates must visit the official website of the conducting authority (hptechboard.com) to fill the application form. The form was released on March 28, 2024, and the last date for submission is April 30, 2024.

Online Registration

• Visit the official website for HP PAT 2024 (hptechboard.com).
• Click on the link that says "Online Admission 2024". You will be redirected to a new page.
• Click on the link that says "Polytechnic-PAT". You will be redirected to a new page where you can register.
• From the online services menu bar, click on the link that says "New user registration".
• Enter all the details that are asked for registration.
• Click on the submit button.
• You will be provided with a login ID and password on your registered email ID or mobile number. Ensure that the email ID and mobile number you provide are active.

Filling the Application Form

• Login to the official website with your login ID and Password.
• Click on the link that says "Apply Online".
• Fill all the details asked in the HP PAT 2024 Application Form correctly, such as personal details and educational qualification details.
• Upload your scanned photograph and signature. The files must be in JPEG format and the size should be less than 100 KB.
• Click on next.

Payment of the Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the application fee as per their category. After completing the registration process, candidates can download and take a printout of the form.

Important Instructions

Enter details of each field carefully and preview the form before final submission. There will be no chance for modification of the HP PAT 2024 application form after submission.

Successfully registered candidates can download the HP PAT 2024 admit card from the official website, likely from the second week of May 2024.

HP PAT 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for HP PAT 2024 is INR 650 for general candidates and INR 400 for candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories.

• Payment can be made online through net banking, credit card, or debit card.
• Payment can also be made offline through a Bank Challan.

How to Apply for HP PAT 2024

After filling in the required details, the next step is payment of the application fee. Candidates must re-check all details entered in the application form before final submission.

No corrections can be made to the application form once it has been submitted. Candidates should take a printout of the filled application form, as it may be needed in the future.

Details in HP PAT 2024 Application Form

The HP PAT 2024 application form is divided into sections. Candidates need to enter various details in each section.

Personal Details

• Name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Nativity
• Category
• Address for communication

Educational Qualification Details

• Details of class 10 examination: total marks obtained, aggregate marks in percentage, year of pass out, and name of the board.

Important Documents

• Photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Category certificate (if applicable)

Candidates must fill all details carefully. Uploaded documents must be in the prescribed format and size.

HP PAT 2024 Application Form Correction

Candidates can correct their HP PAT 2024 application form until it is submitted on the official website. Once the form is submitted after paying the application fee, no changes can be made.

Candidates should re-check every detail in the application form before clicking the submit button.

HP PAT Application Form FAQs

Where will I get the application form?

HP PAT 2024 application forms are available only in online mode. Candidates can find the form on the official website of Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Board (hptechboard.com). The last date to fill the HP PAT 2024 application form is April 30, 2024.

I am not from Himachal Pradesh. I am from Delhi. Can I apply for HP PAT 2024?

No. Only candidates who belong to the state of Himachal Pradesh can apply for HP PAT 2024.

What should be the size and format of images that I need to upload while filling the application form?

The size of the scanned signature and photograph images should be less than 100 KB. The images must be in JPEG format.

I belong to OBC category. Can I apply?

Yes. You can apply for HP PAT 2024 by paying an application fee of INR 400, provided you satisfy all the eligibility conditions.

Can I change any detail after submitting HP PAT 2024 Application Form?

No. Once you have paid the application fee and submitted the application form, you cannot make any changes to it.